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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – Wesleyan's men's soccer (2-5-0, 1-3-0) team was edged 1-0 by Hamilton (5-3-0, 3-2-0) in overtime on Saturday. Both teams were determined to come out on top, as the contest saw 29 fouls and three yellow cards.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Cardinals had an opportunity to tally 21:57 into the frame after Sam Serxner served a corner kick into the box. Cameron Park rifled a shot on goal, but Hamilton's goalkeeper Thomas Benson came up big with a save.

The Continentals had back to back scoring chances during the 30th minute, but were unable to put the ball away, keeping the match scoreless.

Hamilton's best opportunity came at the 60:08 mark when Roth Wetzel sent a through ball to Aidan Woof from mid-field. Wood connected with the pass, challenging Cardinal goalkeeper Chris Franklin one-on-one, but Franklin forced Wood outside and his shot went just wide right of the goal.

Wesleyan had a great chance at the 74:49 mark after Jack Pironti's initial blocked shot. Tucker Kelsch volleyed the rebound toward the upper left corner of the goal, but soaring-Benson thwarted the opportunity.

The lone goal of the game came 5:59 into overtime when Noah Giovannelli connected with the ball on the left post. Giovannelli headed the ball into the box, before Sam Dils one-timed it into the upper left corner for the 1-0 victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

The game was very evenly matched, with both teams shooting 17 times and each taking three corner kicks during the contest.

Franklin six saves in goal for the Cardinals, while Benson had nine stops for Hamilton.

UP NEXT:

The Cardinals continue NESCAC play on Tuesday when they entertain Trinity at 4:30 p.m. on Jackson Field.